way," he said grimly. "Me modest," he repeated. "What have I got to
give any girl," he continued presently, "and a girl like--Dorothy."
The name seemed to come with difficulty. "I'm all wrong," he added
with conviction. "I can't talk----"

"We love you just for yourself, John," said Mrs. West gently.

For a moment there was a look of surprise in John Dene's eye, then with
great deliberation he rose and, walking over to Mrs. West, bent down
and kissed her cheek.

"Oh!"

John Dene started up and, turning to the door, saw Dorothy standing on
the threshold looking from one to the other, her eyes dancing with
mischief. Mrs. West had flushed rosily, and with downcast eyes gave
the impression of one who had been caught in some illicit act.

"So this is what you two get up to when I leave the room," said Dorothy
severely.

"Sure," said John Dene, "and we'll be getting up to it again, won't we,
mother?"

And John Dene smiled.

THE END.

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